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Summer Flowers for your Eco-Friendly Garden [Visual]

August 6August 5Posted in Garden & NatureTagged ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, flowers, full sun, garden, gardening, infographic, landscape, partial sun, perennials, summer1 Comment

These days, with more time spent at home and warmer months, you are bound to find yourself in your garden. Whether you are combing over your dried-out tomato plant from last summer or peeking over your next-door neighbor’s fence at their perfect daffodil flower beds, we’ve all wanted to plant the perfect summer garden.

If you think that your garden could use a bit of perkiness and revival, you might not need to look into remodeling. Just by adding vibrant summer flowers to your backyard garden, you can turn it into a refreshing, green oasis.

Below are some of the most versatile, beautiful flowers that will grow across many climates and temperatures. Add a variety of summer and year-round perennial flowers to your garden to replenish its ecosystem and overall beauty.

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Tips on Cultivating a Year-Round Eco-Friendly Garden

July 27July 26Posted in Garden & NatureTagged composting, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, garden, gardening, healthy soil, rainwater, sustainable, water conservation1 Comment

Whether you have a natural green thumb or not, there are plenty of benefits to having a garden. You can stay active, give your mental health a boost, and help out the planet with your efforts.

Gardening, in general, is typically an eco-friendly activity. However, if you want to have a garden year-round, you might think you have to make choices that aren’t exactly good for the environment. For some, that might include using pesticides in the summer. Or, you might turn toward chemically-laden soils and “boosters” to help plants grow in cooler temperatures.

Can those things help? Absolutely.

Are they good for the environment? No.

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How to Start a Community Sharing Program in Your Neighborhood

June 11June 10Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged co op, communal compost, community, community sharing program, cooperative, ecogreenlove, garden, gardening, library, neighborhood, recycle, reduce, reuse, sharing, tool sharing2 Comments

Sharing is caring, as the old saying goes. When you live in a neighborhood or a community with people you want to share things with, that spirit can move like a fire through everyone. Today, people all over the world could use somebody to lend a helping hand in so many areas of life.

There are so many ways to start community sharing programs, no matter where you live, and each neighborhood has unique assets to offer. It might feel a bit overwhelming to get everything started, but it’s important to remember that you can take things one step at a time.

Reducing, reusing and recycling can take many different forms, and each neighborhood has various needs. It’s all about citizens coming together to help one another and the planet. As long as you’re doing that, you’re on the right track. Here are some of the ways you can start a community sharing program in your neighborhood.

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Eco-Friendly Gardening Checklist [Infographic]

May 14May 11Posted in Garden & NatureTagged checklist, composting, conservation, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, ecotips, garden, gardening, infographic, nature, pesticides, pollinators, Recycling, water conservation, wildlife2 Comments

Creating your own garden is a great way to help the environment in a natural way. These tips provided can help make your garden even more environment friendly in multiple ways.

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Easy, Eco-Friendly Landscaping: What to Know [Infographic]

April 21April 20Posted in Garden & NatureTagged companion planting, easy, eco conscious, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, garden, gardening, infographic, landscape, low maintenance, perennials, pest repeller, plants, tips, yard1 Comment

When was the last time you reevaluated your lawncare tactics and outdoor plant choices? A low-maintenance landscaping mindset will not only make it more affordable to help your yard blossom this Spring, but also makes it easier and more environmentally friendly. Ultimately, certain plants that don’t require a lot of water can help the planet and lower your utility bill.

Customize your plant selection to be eco-friendly and you’ll save yourself both time and effort while benefitting mother nature in the process. Check out some of the tips and plant recommendations mentioned below to conserve water and create an eco-friendly environment.

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